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There is small flap called as epiglottis. It closes the airway, as you swallow something. At other times it keeps the air way open. So that you should be able to breathe continuously.
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What structure routes air and food into their proper channel and plays an important role in speech production?
The epiglottis is the structure that routes air and food into their proper channels. It closes off the trachea during swallowing to prevent food from entering the airway. It also helps in speech production by controlling the flow of air through the vocal cords.
What part of the respiratory system routes air and food into their proper channels and plays a role in speech?
The larynx, commonly known as the voice box, is the part of the respiratory system that routes air and food into their proper channels. It serves as a passageway for air to enter the trachea while preventing food and liquids from entering the airway during swallowing. Additionally, the larynx contains vocal cords that vibrate to produce sound, playing a crucial role in speech.
How are food and air routed into the proper channels?
the larynx
What routes air and food into their proper channels and plays a role in speech.?
The larynx, or voice box, is responsible for directing air into the trachea for breathing and food into the esophagus for digestion. It contains the vocal cords, which vibrate to produce sound for speech.
What routes air and food into their proper channels?
There is small flap called as epiglottis. It closes the airway, as you swallow something. At other times it keeps the air way open. So that you should be able to breathe continuously.
How does the larynx help you?
The larynx has three functions. # It maintains an open airway # It acts as a switching mechanism to route air and food down the proper channels # Voice production (as it contains the vocal cords)
What are transatlantic air routes?
Air routes that travel over the Atlantic Ocean.
What are off air channels?
Channels that are not transmitting (a signal)
What is the flap that directs food and air to its proper passage?
The Epiglottis
Do the air channels in harmonica combs vary in size for different keys?
No, the air channels are the same size, it is the reeds which are in different sizes.
What are the three function of the larynx?
1) provides a patent (open) airway. 2) acts as a switching mechanism to route air/food to the proper channels. 3) voice production
What does an cars intake do?
Channels air into the cylinders
